Title: Luxurious Coastal 3 bed 2 Bath Private Pool minutes from Beach - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Luxurious Coastal 3 bed 2 Bath Private Pool minutes from Beach ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88690000/88688400/88688399/8cfb7b7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88690000/88688400/88688399/83a06a6b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88690000/88688400/88688399/e6ca49a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88690000/88688400/88688399/f7e89af2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88690000/88688400/88688399/f30aaeb7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Welcome to Octopus Gardens, a modern retreat with an enriched coastal feel. Enjoy the resort-style pool home with its spectacular living area, complete with shiplap accents and a decorative stone fireplace. Savor meals in the well-equipped kitchen or unwind by the pool surrounded by lush gardens and private hot tub. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Air conditioning - Washer - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Luxurious Coastal 3 bed 2 Bath Private Pool minutes from Beach This home is truly the retreat and vacation you been looking for. Featuring a luxurious, coastal decor with a resort style feel. The name of this home is the Octopus Gardens. This 3-bedroom pool home has a split floor plan with the living area that is absolutely spectacular when glanced upon. The accents which include shiplap on the tv wall with a decorative white stone fireplace with the stunning led lit hanging octopus. In my words, the home is modern yet with an enriched a coastal feel. The home is very flowing in all its accents and with the resort area, in which I will go more detail later, will give your stay here, a special one. Let us start with the dining room. The dining room area with the champagne bubble lights over the decorative coastal table, only to command itself ready for a feast. Adjacent to the dining area is the kitchen. Along with its beauty and charm, this kitchen has adequate and practical space for work area. The pantry has tons of space for all your dry goods, water, drinks in general. Enough to last the entire stay and then some. Truely a pleasure to prepare your meal in this kitchen. Also, the kitchen is well equipped with a K cup with the option of coffee grinds for individual 1 cup or a pot of coffee, easy to use retro yet modern microwave, state of the art toaster. and utensils and silverware are all high quality. No shortcuts taken here. I myself enjoy cooking gourmet meals and keep a variety of spices at hand along with oils and condiments. The refrigerator has great drinking water and good ice maker. The social room or the cocktail/coffee room has its own demand for its spectacular views of the pool and resort area. The master bedroom beautifully decorated with its own master bathroom. The King bed is very comfortable with the bedding and pillows. I give you permission to sleep in. You deserve it. The master bedroom has a tall mirror so you can see the outfit you pick out for the occasion. Also comes with a large dresser plus a walk-in closet. The master bath with its tasteful appearance and window view of the pool/spa which you can't help but to look out as you shower with also privacy glass on the bottom half of the window. The master bath is equipped with a hairdryer and adequate space for personal hygiene, perfumes, and personal belongings. The guest bedrooms with their own beautiful touches have the laundry room between both the rooms so you are not right up against each other and provides lots of privacy. Both guest bedrooms have very comfortable bedding and pillows. All bedrooms have closets and dressers. All bedrooms have modern ceiling fans also. The guest bedroom left of the laundry room also has a desk for makeup or work office space. Your choice. The outdoor Lania, which is a prelude to the resort style pool area, is set up either for lounging on the L shaped sofa and those who enjoy outdoor dining will not be disappointed with its decorative stone wall accents and with its amazing view of the pool area. The Octopus gardens pool area is truly a retreat in its own class as in the pictures. The pool is heated in the cooler months and has a hot tub. The garden is private in nature and is well planned in its lay out. The pool has its own lounging area near the front entrance. In the cove of the home is also a private hot tub. This is where I love to have my coffee in the morning. The ambiance is amazing. There are lots of places to lounge including an Adirondack chair lounge area. On the other side of the pool area is a cabana with the option of closing the curtains and having a mid-day siesta. The deck area has 4 lounge chairs and a double umbrella if shade is desired. Also equipped in this area is a grill and showering area. And there is more, from sunset on, the backyard comes to life with the night ambiance of all the lighting of the pathways. The multi color pool light and the lit trees gives you the feel of being in paradise. The home comes equipped with plenty of bath towels and beach towels. Also included is Tommy Bahama beach chairs, umbrella, and cooler for the beach. There are also fishing rods along with bikes and helmets in the garage storage area that you are welcome use. The home also comes equipped with an iron board with iron and also a charging port for electronics. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center ### Things to do - Heated pool ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=27.036732,-82.40365&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:un%60dDxm%7DuN%40Q%3FQ%3FQ%3FO%40Q%40Q%40Q%40O%40Q%40QBO%40QBQBOBQBOBOBQDOBQDODODODODQFMDOFOFOFOFMFOFMFMHMFOHMHMFMJKHMHMHKJMHKJKHKJMJIJKJIJKJILIJKJGLKLGJILGLILGLGLGLGLELGLENGLENCLELENCNELCNCLCNANCLANCNANANANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40NBL%40NBNBLBNDLBNDLDNBLDLFNDLFLFLDLFLFLFLHJFLHLFJJLFJJJHLHJJJHJJJHHLJJJJHLJJHJHLHLHJHLHLHLFNHLFLFLFNFLFNFNDNFNDLFPDNDNBNDNDPBNDPBNBNBPBNBP%40PBN%40P%40P%40N%40P%40P%3FP%40N%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FN%3FPAP%3FPANARANANARCNAPCNCPCNCPCNENCPENEPCNENENGNENGNENGNGLGNGNGJGNILGNIJILILILILILIJKJILKJKJIJKHKLKHKHMJKHKHMHKHMHMFKHMHMDMFMHMDMFMDODMFMDODMDODMBOBMDOBO%40MBO%40OBOBM%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAOAOCMCOAOCMAOCMEOCOCMEMEOEMEOGMEMEMEMGMIMGMEMIMIKGMIMIKIKIMIKKKIKIKMKIKKIKKKIKKMIKIMIMKMGMIMIKGOIMGOGKGOGOGMGOGOEOGOEOEOEOEOEQCOEQCOCOCQCOCQCOAQCOASAOAOASAOAQ%3FQ%3FQ%3FOAQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=j5KRc95eL2uQo_I5ca3-XN0uI4M=) Venice, FL #### What's nearby - Venice Area Audubon Society - 2 min drive - 1.8 km - Sarasota National Golf Course - 10 min drive - 8.5 km - Venice Fishing Pier - 10 min drive - 10.6 km - Venice Beach - 12 min drive - 11.2 km - Caspersen Beach - 13 min drive - 11.9 km #### Getting around - Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 43 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Wawa - ‬2 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Panera Bread - ‬3 min drive - ‪Panda Express - ‬3 min drive - ‪Outback Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Luxurious Coastal 3 bed 2 Bath Private Pool minutes from Beach have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Luxurious Coastal 3 bed 2 Bath Private Pool minutes from Beach pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Luxurious Coastal 3 bed 2 Bath Private Pool minutes from Beach? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Luxurious Coastal 3 bed 2 Bath Private Pool minutes from Beach? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Luxurious Coastal 3 bed 2 Bath Private Pool minutes from Beach located? > This family-friendly Venice vacation home is located near the beach, within 2 mi (3 km) of Elite Health Venice, Venice Area Audubon Society, and Woodmere Park. Woodmere Paw Park and Jacaranda West Country Club are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Luxurious Coastal 3 bed 2 Bath Private Pool minutes from Beach Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 30 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andy O. Jun 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach vacation Had a great stay. Visited several nearby beaches, great sunsets. ##### Andy O. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cara F. Jun 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Pool area was beautiful!! Very relaxing stay. AND so close to beautiful beaches!! ##### Cara F. Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Johnathon P. Jun 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Loved the house and pool area real close to Manasota beach ##### Johnathon P. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara K. May 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Stay The house was in a perfect location, only minutes away from the beaches and down town Venice. We enjoyed the private pool and hot tub. The rooms were also spacious and the beds were very comfortable. ##### Sara K. Stayed 8 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Kelli S. Jun 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The property is beautifully redone with wonderful touches. The location is very convenient to everything we enjoyed the pool and property enjoying the peace of the surroundings. The only issue we had were the beds were too soft for us but that is a personal preference. I appreciate their effort to make sure the place was thoroughly cleaned for us. We really enjoyed our stay. ##### Kelli S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles S. Jul 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Accessible to all beaches and well maintained recommend to all with kids. ##### Charles S. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Grant F. Feb 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay in Venice Florida Very nice home in south Venice! Home is clean and well appointed. The location provides central access to local beaches and the Venice bike trail.The host is amazing and very responsive. Highly recommend! ##### Grant F. Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carisa C. Apr 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Stay This location was truly wonderful, and the host was beyond kind. Will be booking with him again the near future! ##### Carisa C. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lee and Cheri P. Dec 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent place to stay. Host Frank was more than helpful. Loved the home and pool area. Host Frank, was more than helpful. We loved the home and pool area. I like the porch-nice place out of the sun to read. There were 7 of us staying here-2 19 yr old, 21 yr old all boys plus their parents and us Grandparents. Had so much fun. ##### Lee and Cheri P. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charles W. Dec 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Niece's Beach Wedding and Florida Vacation We stayed a week at Octopus Gardens and it was delightful. The pictures and description on VRBO are completely accurate. The home is clean, modern, and up-to-date. The pool area is amazing and gives the feel of a high end resort. Would definitely rent again. ##### Charles W. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deborah S. Aug 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sibling Getaway Great house! Close proximity to everything. Pool was refreshing, quiet property. Everything you could need for a short stay. ##### Deborah S. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra B. Apr 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful time We had a wonderful time at this beautiful house would love to come back. ##### Sandra B. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristin M. Jul 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Feels Like Home We loved staying at this property! It was beautifully decorated, had all the amenities we could ask for, and was the perfect location- close to the beach and just a very short drive to restaurants and shopping! We would love to return next summer! ##### Kristin M. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl C. Mar 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing property Walking in to this house I was In Awe of how clean it was!!!! The house is spacious, equipped with everything you could need. The bedrooms and bathrooms are perfect size. Living space is perfect. The outside space was perfect, pool size was great! Water temp in pool was too warm needed to have it turned down. Frank was a perfect host! We spent 3 weeks here.and we be back! We did spend most of our time at the local Beaches! I would highly recommend this house to everyone! Thanks Frank - see you next yr! ##### Cheryl C. Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff H. Jun 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay Found this property a few days before our trip. Great location and super clean! Had everyhting we needed and was close to the beaches. Frank was quick to answer questions and a great host! Definitely recommend this place and would book again! Thanks for the hospitality Frank! ##### Jeff H. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny W. Jun 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location The House was very nice and modern. Our kids loved the place, and didn't want to leave. We had one issue with the house, but Frank handled it with great professionalism and fixed the issue very quickly.. Thank you again and hope to book this house in the future! ##### Jenny W. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tori S. Jan 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### First Family Florida Trip The house is everything pictured & more! It is very accommodating & was so for our family of 5. Wonderful neighborhood. I have nothing negative to say about this property, we were so happy with our stay. We were not ready to leave! ##### Tori S. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alycia F. Jan 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Modern Oasis The house was exactly as listed. Very modern and wonderfully decorated. We had a blast outside and spent many days relaxing in the pool and hot tub. Frank was great and checked in on us. He provided suggestions of places for us to go and see. Would absolutely stay here again. ##### Alycia F. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### yvonne m. Mar 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Venice in February 2023 Our owner Frank was awesome! We loved are stay the house was awesome!! We loved the backyard very spacious with privacy, The beaches were close and the town of Venice is very nice. I would come back for sure next year ! ##### yvonne m. Stayed 16 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth S., Detroit Michigan USA Oct 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic My husband and I visited four our silver wedding anniversary. The property is truly lovely, particularly the pool area. The interior of the house is very well designed and decorated, modern and clean. It is close to everything you will need!! I highly recommend this home as a place to stay, you won’t regret it!!!! ##### Elizabeth S. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise O. Mar 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### WHAT A FANTASTIC TRIP We had an awesome month. A couple glitches along the way and Frank was right on it! The house is beautiful and the pool area is so relaxing. The hot tub tops it all off!! A little while in there before bed and expect a great night sleep and ready to go the next day. Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful home. ##### Denise O. Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl B. May 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Little slice of paradise We were on a 2 week vacation to relax and rest. Our stay at Octopus Gardens did not disappoint!! Location was minutes from downtown, beaches and shopping!!! Easy drive from airport. The pool and hot tub were a treat if wanted to lounge around, grill and enjoy adult beverages. House was clean and provided all the comforts of being in your own home. Would give this property a 10 if we could!!! The owner was an absolute pleasure to work with and checked in on us to assure all was going well. Highly recommend!! We will return to our new found gem - Florida getaway. ##### Cheryl B. Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa N. Dec 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Resort-style Paradise Ideal location, close to shopping & beaches & right off a main rode in Venice. The owner, Frank, was Great- met us at the house to show us everything we needed to know, communication was helpful. Plenty of local dining & several beaches to choose from. But, you wouldn’t need to leave because this house is so welcoming, clean & freshly decorated, loved the heated pool & hot tub with a beautiful resort-like back yard/pool area & comfortably furnished screened lanai. We had plenty of room for 5 (could accommodate 6 or 7 adults, easily). We used the outdoor grill & the kitchen had everything we needed & more. We enjoyed the beach chairs & umbrella on the beach. Didn’t get a chance to use the 4 bicycles in the garage, maybe next time! Since this location is close to family, will definitely choose this house, again, for our next stay. Thanks, Frank, for a wonderful week’s stay in Venice. ##### Teresa N. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dena A. Jun 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful!! We had an amazing stay at this property. We have stayed at several beach vacation homes and chose this one based on the good reviews, close proximity to the beach, and the pool area. We were not disappointed! The description and pictures are accurate, and the 5 reviews are deserved! Check in was easy, and the owner Frank checked in with us to make sure we got in ok, gave us some tips for our stay, and some instructions for the house. He was responsive and helpful throughout our stay. The house was clean, beds were soft and comfortable.There are beach accessories chairs, umbrellas, cooler & cart to take to the beach, everything you could need! Manasota Beach is only a 4 min drive. The pool area is lovely! Plenty of loungers, cute cabana, pool was clean, there is a hottub which we did not use but would be great in cooler weather! The outdoor shower was a huge bonus! The boys showered outside the entire week, and it was super handy for cleaning up after the beach. A nice shower with enclosed stall, not just a faucet sticking out of the side of the garage or a hose, like some other homes we've stayed at. The pool at night is the best part, lights!!! We were in the pool almost every night. Your own private pool party! Backyard is very private even though there are neighbors, with fencing and landscaping on both sides and a nature area in the back. Would definitely book this property again! ##### Dena A. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shawn D. Aug 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect beach getaway We wanted to have a peaceful get away, and got just that! Beautiful, clean home in a very quiet neighborhood. Close to many beaches, only 5 minutes to the nearest beach! We had close access to a grocery store, gas/convenience store, restaurants. The home is comfortable, nice kitchen, nice laundry room, beach towels and gear available. Beautiful back yard with a pool, hot tub, several different seating options, as well as a screened in patio. Frank was a very nice and responsive host, we highly recommend his beautiful property! Thanks again! ##### Shawn D. 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